Over 75M Ordinal Inscriptions and $4.5B in Sales—Bitcoin Finds Its NFT Footing

In the last year and nine months since December 2022, more than 75 million Ordinal inscriptions have been minted on the Bitcoin blockchain, according to the latest statistics. This technology has given Bitcoin a new role in the world of digital collectibles. Today, Bitcoin stands as the third-largest blockchain by non-fungible token (NFT) sales, carving … Read more

How Logos Is Onboarding Early Supporters Onto Its Network State Technology Stack With a Bitcoin Ordinals Collection

Logos is a fully decentralized, privacy-preserving, and politically neutral technology stack that provides the necessary support for self-sovereign virtual territories. The stack includes three modular, blockchain-based protocols: Nomos (consensus), Codex (storage), and Waku (messaging). Combined, they provide the technical foundation for cyber states, parallel societies, network states, or any borderless public institution based on voluntary … Read more

Internet Computer Protocol Implements Threshold-Schnorr Signatures, Enhancing Bitcoin Integration

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has integrated threshold-Schnorr signatures and onchain Bitcoin block headers as part of its Deuterium milestone. This development aims to expand the utility of Bitcoin within the decentralized economy, allowing for new applications previously hindered by Bitcoin’s lack of native smart contract support. ICP Introduces Threshold-Schnorr Signatures to Boost Bitcoin Compatibility … Read more

Ordinals Explorer Ord.io Introduces Rune-Gated Chats

Ordinals explorer Ord.io has announced the launch of ‘Degen Chat’, a new feature that introduces Rune-gated live chats for every Rune. This platform allows users to connect their wallets and start chatting instantly. The Degen Chat also introduces unique features such as Holder rank flairs and Mint count flairs. Ord.io founder, Leonidas, emphasized that every … Read more